Drying - Jenn-Air 81t2P180_60 Manual

Oven Operation /6
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Guide
Approx.
Fruits Varieties Best for Drying Preparation Drying Time Test for Doneness
.... at 140°F **
Apples* FirmVarieties: G raven Wash,peelif desired,coreandslice 4-8hours Pliableto crisp.Dried
Stein,GrannySmith, into 1/8"slices, applesstorebestwhenthey
Jonathan, W inesap, areslightlycrisp.
RomeBeauty,Newton
Apricots* Blenheim/Royal m ost Wash,halve,andremovepits, 18-24hours Soft,pliable.
common. T ritonalsogood
Bananas* FirmVarieties Peeland cutinto 1/4"slices. 17-24hours. Pliableto crisp.
Cherries Lambert,RoyalAnn, Washandremovestems.Halveand 18-24hours. Pliableandleathery.
Napoleon,Vanor Bing removepits.
Nectarines FreestoneVarieties Halveandremovepits. Peelingis 24-36hours Pliableandleathery.
andPeaches* optionalbut resultsin better-looking
driedfruit.
Pears* Bartlett Peel,halveandcore. 24-36hours Softandpliable.
Pineapple Freshor canned. Wash.peel andremovethornyeyes. Canned: Soft andpliable.
Slice lengthwiseandremovethesmall 14-18hours
core.Cutcrosswiseinto 1/2"slices, Fresh:
12-16hours
Orangeand Selectrough-skinned fruit. Washwell.Thinlypeelthe outer 1/16 1-2hours Toughto brittle.
LemonPeel Do notdry thepeelof fruit to 1/8"of thepeel.Donot usethe
marked"coloradded" whitebitterpithunderthepeel.
Vegetables
Tomatoes Plum,Roma Halve,removeseeds.Placetomatoes 12-18hours Toughtocrisp.
skinsideuponrack.Prickskins.
Carrots DanversHalfLong, Do notusecarrotswithwoodyfiber or 4-8hours Toughto brittle.
Imperator, R edCored pithycore.Wash,trimtops andpeelif
Chantenay desired.Slicecrosswiseor diagonally
in 1/4" slices.Steamblanchfor 3 rain.
HotPeppers Ancho,Anaheim Wash,halveandseed.Prick 4-6hours Podsshouldappearshriveled
skin severaltimes, dark redandcrisp.
Herbs
Parsley,Mint, Rinseincoldwater.Leavestemson 1-3hours Brittleandcrumbly.
Cllantro,Sage, untilleavesaredry,thendiscard.
Oregano
Basil Cutleaves3 to4"fromtopofplant 2-5hours Brittleandcrumbly,
just asbudsappear.Rinseleavesin
coldwater.
*Fruits reqmring an antioxidant to prevent discoloration and loss of nutrients. Refer to the notes on page 10 f
specific methods.
** 12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.